North Carolina passed legislation to implement recommended nutrition standards in schools. A pilot study conducted in 2004-05 in seven school districts (123 elementary schools varying by size, region, and demographics) resulted in substantial revenue loss and resistance from administrators, teachers, parents, and students. We propose an in-depth analysis of the financial impact and implementation barriers among key stakeholders in this pilot as well as in 2 middle schools (average 50% free and reduced lunch, 85% minority) where changes to healthier a la carte items also resulted in substantial revenue loss. This will involve extensive economic analysis and qualitative data collection among stakeholders.
Start Date: June 2006
ID #: 58086
Principal Investigator: Alice Ammerman, DrPH, RD
Organization: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Funding Round: Round 1
Race/Ethnicity: African American or Black, Latino(a) or Hispanic, Multi-racial/ethnic
Keywords: Competitive foods, Food service, Nutrition standards, School meal programs, Snacks, Vending machines
Age Groups: Elementary-age children (grades K to 5), Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)
Resource Type: Grant Summary
State: North Carolina
Focus Areas: Pricing & Economics, School & After School
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